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Quality39

Weak across most dimensions. This doesn't mean avoid, but the burden of proof is on the bull case.

Broad-market heuristics · Not a buy/sell signal

Valuation and growth

Earnings Multiple
0/100
-0.4x

Negative earnings, no valuation support

Cash Flow Multiple
100/100
2.4x

Under 20x cash flow, well covered

Revenue Growth
0/100
-20.1%

Below 2%, essentially flat

Cash Flow Growth
60/100
Just turned +

Recently turned FCF-positive, capex cycle finishing, CAGR not yet meaningful

Business Quality & Capital Allocation

Share Dilution
0/100
18.8%

Heavy dilution above 5%

Margin Trend
100/100
+7.0pp

Expanded 3+pp, strong improvement

Capital Structure
0/100
$156M

Net debt/FCF of 13.4x, high leverage

2022
$250M
$461M
2023
$114M
$537M
2024
$56.0M
$542M
2025
$49.0M
$196M
TTM
$38.0M
$194M
CashDebt
Return on Capital
0/100
-17.5%

Below 8%, may not cover cost of capital

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Stem (STEM) quality: score, margins and returns

Stem (STEM) scores 39/100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score (a lower-quality business), a weighted blend of 6 metrics each scored 0 to 100, on -29.1% operating margins and -17.5% ROIC. Every metric is computed from SEC filings; this is analysis, not investment advice.

Frequently asked

Is Stem (STEM) a high-quality business?+

Stem scores 39 out of 100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score, a weighted blend of 6 metrics each scored 0 to 100, which rates it a lower-quality business on these measures. Recent figures include a -29.1% operating margin and a -17.5% return on invested capital. Quality and price are separate questions: even a great business can be a poor investment if you overpay, so read this score alongside the valuation. The metric-by-metric breakdown is on this scorecard.

What does Stem's quality score measure?+

Intrinsiqq's quality score weighs revenue and free-cash-flow growth, operating margins, return on invested capital, change in share count, and balance-sheet strength, each computed from STEM's SEC filings rather than opinion or sentiment. A higher score means a more durable, capital-efficient business; it is not a buy or sell signal. Open each metric on this page to see exactly where Stem scores well and where it falls behind.

What is Stem's return on invested capital (ROIC)?+

Stem earns about -17.5% on its invested capital, which is weak. ROIC measures how much profit a company generates per dollar put to work; sustained ROIC above its cost of capital is one of the clearest signs of a real competitive moat. Compare it to STEM's margins and growth on this scorecard to judge durability.

How profitable is Stem?+

Stem runs an operating margin of about -29.1% and a net margin of about -49.4%. Revenue has grown at roughly 33.9% a year recently. High, stable margins usually point to pricing power and operating discipline. Margins are most telling next to growth and returns on capital, all of which feed this quality score. This is analysis from SEC filings, not investment advice.

How the market compares: US profitability statistics

SourceQuality score computed from the 10-Q filed 5 Aug 2026, covering the period ending 30 Jun 2026, as reported to the SEC. Data last refreshed 14 Aug 2026. How this is calculated.

Fiscal year ends Dec. Sector medians are approximate S&P 500 benchmarks and update periodically. Checks use broad-market heuristics, so sector norms may differ, and the valuation checks are more cyclical than the quality checks.

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Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings and third-party price providers. Scores, valuations, and metrics are algorithmic estimates. This is not investment advice. See our Terms and Methodology.

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